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My English Bulldog has a large lump on her side. What should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | English Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 4 months old | 55 lbs

My 5 year old eEnglis Bulldog has a large gross bump on her..it's located on her side not very far from her front leg

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Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 29th, 2018

This appears to be a tumor or a large cyst. There is no way to discern whether it is malignant or benign via a photo. Your veterinarian can take a small tissue sample from the tumor and send it in to evaluate it. He can also take the whole tumor and send the whole thing in.
Best schedule an appointment for an exam soon.
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  • Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 1st, 2018

    This certainly is a pretty large tumor and you should have that examined by your veterinarian. Your vet will give your dog a general exam to make sure she is in good condition and fit and then probably will take a fine needle aspirate (tissue of the tumor taken with a fine needle, and not painful) to be sent to a lab to determine whether the tumor is benign or malignant and whether it should be removed.
    Please make an appointment with your veterinarian soon.

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